Many years ago, the famous golfer Jack Coldren lost the US Open - and now dreams of taking revenge for his past defeat. But in the midst of the competition, when victory is already close, his son is unexpectedly kidnapped. The police assume that the criminals are counting not only on receiving a ransom, but also to create a public scandal. However, the famous sports agent and talented amateur detective Myron Bolitar, who is conducting a private investigation at the request of Jack’s wife, is convinced that the boy was kidnapped by a person interested in Jack Coldren’s loss. Which of the athlete’s many enemies and rivals decided to commit the crime? Myron must find out this as soon as possible - otherwise Jack’s son cannot be saved...